Focused (band)
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| Focused | |
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| Origin | Huntington Beach/Long Beach, California |
| Genres | Christian Hardcore, hardcore, Christian metalcore[1] |
| Years active | 1990[2]-1996,[3] 2000-2001, 2009-present |
| Labels | Tooth & Nail Records |
| Associated acts | Project 86, Crash Rickshaw, Stavesacre |
| Website | Focused on Facebook |
| Members | Tim Mann Jason Parker Alex Albert Mike Merryman Dirk Lemmenes |
| Past members | Andrew Reizuch Chris Bowden Al Christensen John Schoettler Matt Archuleta Jeff Boetto Adam Valles Gary Wilson Brett Barber Jim Rupe |
Focused was one of the first Christian hardcore bands of the Spirit Filled hardcore movement,[4] along with Strongarm, Zao, Overcome, and Unashamed. According to Cross Rhythms, Focused's second album, The Hope That Lies Within, has received a positive ten bar rating.[5] The band disbanded in 1996, but got back together in 2009 to play on Demon Hunter's "Huntour" along with Living Sacrifice, Throwdown, Advent and many more.[6] The band has also toured with The Crucified.[7]
Members
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- Current
- Tim Mann - vocals (1990–1996, 2000, 2009–present)
- Dirk Lemmenes - bass (1992-1996, 2000, 2009–present)
- Mike Merryman - guitar (1994-1996, 2000, 2009–present)
- Jason Parker - guitar
- Alex Albert - drums (2009–present)
- Former
- Andrew Reizuch - guitar (1994-1996)
- Chris Bowden - drums (1994–1996)
- Al Christensen - drums (1990–1994)
- John Schoettler - guitar (1990-1994)
- Matt Archuleta - bass (1990-1992)
- Jeff Boetto - guitar (1990-1992)
- Adam Valles - guitar
- Gary Wilson - guitar
- Brett Barber - guitar
- Jim Rupe - guitar
Discography
- Studio albums[8]
- Bow (1993, Tooth & Nail Records)[9][10][11][12]
- The Hope That Lies Within (1995, Tooth & Nail Records)[13][14]
- EPs
- 2000 EP (2000, Indie Vision Music)
- Compilations
- The Wheels of Progress (1992-1996) (1999, Gunshow Records)
Awards
- 1996 - Hard Music Album: The Hope that Lies Within (Nominated)[15]
References
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External links
- Focused on Myspace
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